2024-09-18

Europe News

The Portuguese pick for EU financial services commissioner

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen entrusted a financial portfolio to a woman known for administering tough fiscal discipline during Portugal's sovereign debt crisis.

18/09/2024

Russia

Evacuation in Russia's Tver region after Ukrainian drone strike

Reports from the Ukrainian and Russian sides differed as to the cause and scale of the attack.

18/09/2024

Italy

Legendary Italian striker Totò Schillaci dies at 59

The former Messina, Juventus and Inter centre forward had been fighting a tumour for some time and was hospitalised since September.

18/09/2024

Focus

Kazakhstan welcomes the 5th edition of the World Nomad Games in Astana

In partnership with Freedom Holding Corp.

In this episode of Focus, we go behind the scenes at the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan.

18/09/2024

Qatar 365

From books to calligraphy: A look at Qatar’s thriving literary scene

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 explores the infinite world of literature, from getting more children to read and spend more time at libraries, to getting crafty with Arabic calligraphy. We also visit Qatar’s first girls’ school, now turned into a museum, to honour the woman who fought for women’s education.

18/09/2024

Health news

The EU's new Hungarian health Commissioner is in for a rocky ride

Olivér Várhelyi, the controversial pick of Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán, has been handed a highly technical role by Ursula von der Leyen. What does it mean for EU health policy if he's rejected by the European Parliament?

18/09/2024

Europe News

Brussels moves to deduct €200 million fine from Hungary's EU funds

Budapest will soon be deprived of a share of its EU funds for refusing to pay the fine imposed by the European Court of Justice.

18/09/2024

Lifestyle

Victoria’s Secret comeback show: Cher to lead all-women line-up

Cher has been announced as the headliner for Victoria’s Secret’s upcoming comeback fashion show, after a six-year hiatus for the lingerie brand.

18/09/2024

Culture news

UK theatre cancels Shakespeare play over Gaza and trans rights dispute

A theatre in Manchester has cancelled the entire run of a Shakespeare play due to an argument over references to trans and Palestinian rights.

18/09/2024

Business

Google wins legal bid to overturn antitrust fine in EU digital ad case

The ruling can be appealed to the EU Court of Justice, the bloc's top court, but only on points of law.

18/09/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released from custody in Poland

It is not clear why one of Ukraine's most prominent sportsmen was detained at Krakow airport.

18/09/2024

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Latest news bulletin | September 18th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

18/09/2024

Culture news

Iconic Berlin music institution to permanently close after 22 years

The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure.

18/09/2024

No Comment

Czechs left without electricity and drinking water following the flood

The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water.

18/09/2024

Europe News

Portuguese prison guards decry country's penal system as 'obsolete'

Frederico Morais, President of the National Prison Guard Union, claims a lack of resources has led to poor security in Portuguese prisons.

18/09/2024

World News

US authorities ignored complaint about Titan sub safety: ex-employee

The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation is convening a public hearing into the Titan submersible disaster, which imploded during a descent to the wreck of the Titanic, killing five people onboard.

18/09/2024

Europe News

Netherlands officially requests opt-out clause from EU asylum rules

The four-party coalition in the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has promised to build up the "strictest asylum regime ever."

18/09/2024

World News

Inside Europe's only Ukrainian-Hungarian school for refugee children

The Ukrainian-Hungarian bilingual school in Budapest, which opened in September, integrates multiculturalism and psychological support into its curriculum.

18/09/2024

Culture news

Affordable tickets and grassroots support at Coldplay's 2025 tour

Local residents will get a hefty discount for the Hull dates of Coldplay's upcoming tour.

18/09/2024

Nature

Green turtles make major comeback on Cyprus beaches

Beaches home to two British military bases have seen a significant increase in protected green and loggerhead turtles.

18/09/2024

Europe News

More than 5,000 firefighters battle 100 active fires in Portugal

Hot weather has pushed over 50 municipalities across nine mainland districts in Portugal to maximum fire risk, complicating containment efforts and resulting in seven deaths since the weekend.

18/09/2024

Tech News

Apple hit with €62 million EU class action for unfair charges on music

Big Tech giant Apple was hit with a €1.8 billion European Commission fine in March for unfair pricing that allegedly locked out competitors.

18/09/2024

Culture news

Marr vs Morrissey: The Smiths trademark ownership claims debunked

Johnny Marr’s management has released a statement debunking the accusations made by former The Smiths singer Morrissey, who claimed that his ex-bandmate trademarked the group's name "without any consultation".

18/09/2024

Economy

Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation

The Bank of England is set to announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, with market participants widely anticipating the rate to remain unchanged, given the unsupportive economic landscape.

18/09/2024

Climate

WMO: Global heating likely to hit 3C by 2100 - what’s the solution?

The latest multi-agency United in Science report outlines a key role for AI.

18/09/2024

Economy

US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years

The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years later today.

18/09/2024

Lebanon

What was Hungarian company's role in making Hezbollah pagers?

Some 2,750 people, many of them members of Hezbollah, were injured by pagers exploding almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday.

18/09/2024

Art

Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte hosts monumental Fernando Botero exhibition

A year on from the death of Fernando Botero, one of the largest exhibitions ever dedicated to the artist has opened in Rome. The show at Palazzo Bonaparte includes several previously unseen works by the Colombian painter and sculptor.

18/09/2024

Business

UniCredit seeks ECB approval for larger stake in Commerzbank

UniCredit seeks the European Central Bank's approval to own up to 30% of a stake in Commerzbank, potentially triggering a full buyout deal of Germany's second-largest lender by assets.

18/09/2024

Culture news

Reflections: Dive into Ukrainian film, past and present, in London

Presented by Ukrainian Institute London, the 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival is bringing Ukrainian cinema to Soho. Its theme, 'Reflections', speaks to notions of self-reflection and self-determination - particularly salient concerns for a country under attack.

18/09/2024